Description
Indulge in the delightful richness of this Red Velvet Cheesecake, a stunning dessert that effortlessly combines the classic flavors of red velvet cake with smooth, creamy cheesecake. This show-stopper is perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to anniversaries, and is sure to impress everyone with its vibrant color and decadent taste. With a velvety texture and luscious cream cheese frosting, this cheesecake promises to be a favorite at your next gathering. It’s easy to prepare, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring that you can create a memorable dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 (1 oz) bottles red food coloring
- 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by pressing the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend in cocoa powder, sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or until set. Let cool before removing from the pan.
- For the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over the cooled cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg